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...But Five Minutes
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...But Five Minutes |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought 
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If I could have but five minutes of time, again, with you I’d listen to your wisdom, hearing how you made it through. I’d place my hands inside of yours, though arthritis pains, And feel roughened flesh over the pulsing of your veins. I’d look and search inside the depth of your enduring eyes, And in them, see the joy, held in a faith that never dies. In five minutes, I’d hold you, hug you; listen to your breath, And think not for a moment, of the coming of your death. A smile would be fixed upon my face, just out of peace. Comfort would take over and my sorrows would release. If I could have but five minutes of time, again, with you I’d whisper, softly in your ear, “My love for you, is true,” - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (08-09-2003 02:01 AM).] |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Nice to have that kind of smiling memory. Thanks for sharing. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Alyssa, I'm glad you made it back. It is good to read your poetry again! This poem is really good. I like the thought of making the most of every moment you have with someone. I know that it is too easy to take people for granted. “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
I missed your beautiful words. Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Howdy, stranger! Good to see your smiling face again--and your poetry. This poem is so full of heart and soul--and I felt it to the core of mine heart and soul! Beautiful words from a beautiful spirit. Lovin' hugs, EA |
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barbaraj Member
since 2003-01-24
Posts 139Nova Scotia, Canada |
beautiful words...thanks for sharing. we could all use 5 more minutes. ~bjw~ ~To see the world in a grain of sand |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Krawdad, Your right, it would be nice... if only I could actually have that five minutes..... thanks for the reply. El Campeador, thanks its good to be back.. apart from that I'm lonely again without my boyfriend here... Glad you liked the poem, its sad that it takes someone dying, sometimes, to realise your love and appreciation for them. Eric, I'm honored, thank you! EA, Wasn't smiling much with the writing of this poem, I was just short of bawling. But there's a glimmer of of a smile in the peace of the thought, just wish it was true. Fuve more minutes would be so nice.... Thanks for your kind reply! barbaraj, thank you barbara, you're right, we all could use five more minutes.... Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
GG - the memories you write and what they bring back... BC |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Bill, ...if only they would bring her back, too...  thanks for your reply.. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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